Philips EnergySaver 13W T2 Twister Soft White Light Bulb

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GHRI RATING:

3.8

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Pros

More efficient than comparable CFLs

Consistent light distribution

Takes less time to light up than other CFL bulbs tested

Consumer testers liked the light distribution from this bulb

Cons

Brighter than a 60 Watt incandescent

We can't recommend the Mini-Twister highly enough

We can't recommend the Mini-Twister highly enough  and neither could our consumer testers. This bulb had one of the highest scores for light appearance, and gave off consistent, evenly distributed rays, meaning it will look great in every fixture in your home. Whats more, it prevailed where many CFL Bulbs didnt, reaching full brightness quickly (though still not as quickly as an LED or halogen bulb). We found it to be among the most efficient of CFls, and brighter than a 60W incandescent bulb.

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